The Classics Admission Test (CAT) is an exam used as part of Oxford University’s admissions process for courses in Classics, Classics and English, Classics and Modern Languages, and Classics and Oriental Studies.

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Oxford Classics Admission Test (CAT)

This guide is for anyone applying to sit Classics or any combination involving Classics at the University of Oxford. In the sections below you can find out if you need to sit the test and how you go about doing that. There is also some advice on how best to prepare for the test and how important the test will be to your application to study at Oxford.

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WHAT IS THE CAT?

The Classics Admission Test (CAT) is an exam used as part of Oxford University’s admissions process for courses in Classics, Classics and English, Classics and Modern Languages, and Classics and Oriental Studies.

It is used solely by Oxford University to assess candidates, and consists of the following sections:

The sections a candidate takes depends on the specific course in Classics they are applying for. Candidates applying for Classics and English will also need to take the English Literature Admissions Test, and those applying for Classics and Modern Languages will also need to take the Modern Languages Aptitude Test.

HOW CAN KEYSTONE TUTORS HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE CAT?

The CAT can be a daunting test, but with proper preparation it is a chance for a candidate to show their skills and knowledge, and set themselves up well for their interview.

The Tutors we represent can help your child in practicing and perfecting their translation skills, working across a range of Latin and Greek texts as appropriate. They can also assist in working through the more nuanced areas of grammar, and in helping your child translate from English into Latin and Greek, to provide additional ways to practice and build up their confidence and speed. Working through past papers with these Tutors is also an excellent way for your child to master the skills they will require to give themselves the best chance of success.

Private CAT tuition in London

The tutors we represent are able to deliver in-person tuition in the London area, either at your home or in our premises in Hammersmith, and Keystone Tutors is widely recognised as the most professional and trustworthy private tutoring organization in London for the CAT exam.

Online CAT tuition

The tutors we represent are also equally well versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and interactive whiteboards to give our online students the benefits of one-to-one tutoring plus easy access to online learning materials. Wherever you are in the world, you can benefit from our high-calibre one-to-one tuition.

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